A new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has underlined just how important small firms are to strengthening the economy, tackling unemployment, and taking on people who are shut out of the labour market.
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A new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has underlined just how important small firms are to strengthening the economy, tackling unemployment, and taking on people who are shut out of the labour market.
Businesses have found they can reduce absenteeism, improve staff morale and productivity and are better able to attract and retain top talent if they adopt more flexible working arrangements.
Acas has welcomed the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills' (BIS) request for it to write a new Code of Practice on Settlement Agreements.
New steps to give firms more flexibility and confidence in managing their workforce and to reduce employment law red tape have been announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable.